Desirable Lipid Levels in Adults*
Desirable Lipid Levels in Adults*
Lipid |
Desirable Level |
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Total cholesterol |
Less than 200 mg/dL (5.1 mmol/L)† |
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol |
Less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L) |
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol |
More than 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) |
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Triglycerides |
Less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) |
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* These levels are a suggested guideline. Some people may need treatment even if their lipids are at these levels if they have risk factors or diseases such as coronary artery disease or stroke. |
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† mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter of blood; mmol/L = millimoles per liter of blood. |
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